If one minority group loses out, we all do. As I turned the pages and read the innocence and humor of a young teenager, it seemed like my mind was constantly winded, shocked, and awakened to a system that fails everybody, every class, color, gender, ability, and sexuality. Have a read of the first few chapters on Epic Reads here to get a feel for the writing.įrom unpacking social media activism and Tupac lyrics, to a Harry Potter theory, Thomas brings relatable metaphors and accessible context to a wide range of age groups. Thomas’ writing style really emphasizes the first person narrative with an autobiographical feeling. Her awareness of being “too black” is all too real.Īuthor Angie Thomas draws the reader in by writing with lingo and slang from the point of view of 16-year-old Starr. At school, Starr puts on her “workers hat” (that is worn by most people who experience being a minority) to push against the racial stereotypes that she experiences from those around her. I understand the need to constantly push against stereotypes experienced by peers and teachers that ultimately contribute to a feeling of isolation. These identities are unlike those of racial stereotypes because they can be mediated by the individual, and are invisible in most interactions, but the feeling of being the only one in a group is the same. Despite this, I can relate to Starr’s experience of being in a minority group as a person who identifies as queer and deaf/hard of hearing. I am writing this review as a person with white privilege who has grown up in New Zealand. This traumatic experience brings national limelight to the current (and long-standing) practice of police brutality toward black communities and the failed justice system in the US. Starr’s loyalty, personal identity, and sense of home are shaken. Her two worlds clash when a police officer shoots and kills her best childhood friend and she is the only witness. The Hate U Give is a vulnerable, unforgettable story about 16-year-old Starr, who’s growing up in a poor neighborhood in the United States while also going to a predominantly white, private high school. It was so successful that it’s currently being adapted into a feature film which will hopefully hit cinemas at the end of 2018 or early 2019. Out of the tragedy she had experienced, and by help from her friends, she can turn the memory into good.It’s no surprise that The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas quickly became a New York Times bestseller after its release in 2017.
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Starr vows to keep the memory of Khalil alive by always standing up against racial injustice. Devante testifies in court against King and helps get him a long sentence. The neighborhood stands up against King in courage to reject his dominance. Devante was helped to get out of Kings Lords by being sheltered by Carlos through Maverick. Starr is joined in a riot by her boyfriend Chris, Seven, and a King Lord’s member to defend the store against King. In school, she is met by some racist remarks that question the persona she had developed in school. She soon joins the protests controlled by police officers with riot gear. Starr steps up to become a public figure in addressing the case of brutality.
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The jury fails to reach a guilty verdict for the officer who killed Khalil and the neighborhood has a series of peaceful protests. Maverick purchases a store that Starr and her stepbrother work in. Maverick gets his release, and he quits the gang after he took the blame for the crime he did not commit, to protect King, the leader. Carlos raised Starr as his daughter after her father Maverick was sent to jail. Starr becomes interviewed about the events after being advised by Carlos, her uncle, who is a detective. Starr is forced to hide the incident from her friends and boyfriend in school. The people investigating keep Starr as a secret witness. The murder makes news quickly, and the media spin the story to paint Khalil as a drug dealer who provoked the officer.
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They are pulled over by a white officer and the events leading to Khalil being shot thrice as Starr watched. One night on the weekend, the police shut down a party she was attending. She attends mostly white boarding school even though her family is low income. An Overview of the Bookġ6-year-old Carter is a black girl who has been inspired to activism by the death of her friend who was wrongly executed by an officer of the law. By author Angie Thomas, “The Hate You Give” is a young adult fiction novel that addresses racism and police brutality with unrelenting honesty.